Articles related to "Phaethon"

In Greek mythology Phaethon is indirectly killed by Scorpius, the scorpion, when he tries to drive the Sun's chariot across the sky.

Important facts on all the major meteor showers throughout the year.

On the morning of December 10, 2006, just before sunrise, three planets will pass within one degree of each other.

Amber is a fossilized tree resin that has been fashioned into jewelry for millennia. Today witches harness its vivacious and healing energies in ritual and spell work.

The ancient Chinese myth of the Herd-Boy and Weaver-Girl is an interesting legend about the constellations Aquila and Lyra.

In ancient Hindu mythology, the constellation Orion was the god Prajapati, who had an incestuous relationship with the dawn.

Cultures worldwide had myths about the constellation Orion. He was the Stormy One, the First Slim One, as well as the cold and Chinook winds.

Some ancient myths about the constellation Orion saw it as a mother or creator god rather than as a hunter. These myths were surprisingly prescient.

The last month of 2009 ends with a bang as two meteor showers peak, two difficult planets temporarily become relatively easy targets, and winter officially begins.

New Mexico's Tewa people saw the constellation Orion as the hero, Long Sash, who led his people on a long journey to safety.

Ancient Greek mythology offers plenty of costume ideas for a theme party or Halloween.

In Greek mythology Orion, the hunter, was killed by the sting of Scorpius, the scorpion. They are in the sky at different times, so the scorpion cannot catch the hunter.

December brings Mars at its best, two meteor showers, and questions about the Star of Bethlehem. Comet Holmes remains an impressive target.